The National tribune., 1887-06-02

tent comrade, and if be is found TO be really
what he claims, he is given transportation 10
his home, food, clothing, or employment, as his
needs demand. If he cannot show his right 10
this he is handed over 10 the police. The hand
organ grinders have disappeared from the
streets and the business men Rt their count
ing-rooms and their wives at home are dis
turbed no more by applications which they
dislike TO either grant or refuse C0mrade
Dubey is a sturdy, well-built man, overflOwing
with geniality. and has enough "go" +" in him
for 4 steam-engine. He is a successful business
man, aud every waking hour sees him driving
either at his own business, or al something
connected with the GAR, or the Brooklyn
Tabernacle.
MEMORIAL DAY.
All the Departments in Washington were
closed on Memorial Day and business public
and private, was suspended. The day was OBJ
served in n manner that bore evidence TO the
interest, constantly increasing from year 10
year, in tribute 10 the memory Of the heroic
dead. Services were held at all the cemeteries
here, although the chief point was Arlington,
where, in the populous city Of the dead, lie the
remains Of about Il, 1000 soldiers.
Early in the day the committee OF ladies
having the flowers in charge were busy at
Grand Army Headquarters, and at 9 o'clsck
they started with wagon loads of flowers for
Arlington and the other cemeteries. The Grand
at Arlington were escorted to West Washing
ton by the militia companies in camp, under
command of Gen. James B. Carnahan, of In
diana, with Col. Charles King, OF Wisconsin,
as his Chief Of Staff The colored Posts were
saluted 10y the Southern companies when the
escort came to halt in the same manner as the
white Posts were. The first division Of the
procession was made up as follows: Yicksburg
Southrons and band, Belknsp Rifles, Lomax
Rifles, Bullene Guards, of Kansas City: Louis
Vile Legion and Drum Corps, American Cadet
Band, Of Milwaukee; tho Eighth Separate
Company, Of New York; Co. ID, 32d Il. Y;
Grand Rapids Guard, of Michigan, and Custer
Guards, OF Michigan. The second division was
composed of iscal military companies and
GAR Posts
The Aqueduct bridge was in such an unsafe
condition that the procession had TO be taken
over by ferry, and that occupied so much time
that the committee in charge of decoration did
not wait but began TO strew the graves with flow
ers before the procession arrived. Nodistinction
was made, and the graves Of Union and Con-
federate soldiers were strewed alike until every
one Of the graves was decorated with flowers
aud marked by small flag. The procession
reformed in front Of the Abingdon Mansion at
o'clock, and headed by the Marine Band
marched 10 the tomb of the unknown dead,
where, while the band played dirge, the
monument WAS decked with flowers. The pro-
cession then marched TO the pavilion, where,
after Introductory exercises and an original
poem by Conrade J. c. S. Burger. Department
Commander J. B. Burke introduced the orator
of the day. Representative c. c. Matson, of In
diana. Ex-Congressman Anderson, of Ohio,
also made an address.
AT GEN. LoGAS's TOMB.
The exercises at the tomb of Gen. Logan, in
Rock Creek Cemetery, were picturesque and
interesting. The Logan Guard Of Honor had
pl,u nf tba Auah ~ Of
floral tributes as decorate the last resting place
of the dead General has rarely been seen. The
graceful marble facade of the tomb was
almost hidden from view by great shields,
crosses and other devices cunningly wrought
ia flowers Of vivid hues. Two waving flags Of
immortelles on ground OF ferns bearing the
words, " Brave Logan" rested against the en-
blematie figure at the top, sent by the GAR.
Department OF Illinois. Beneath it was sus-
pended a gigantic wreath Of white roses from
John A. Logan. jr.s s. father-in-law, ,Mr.AndTeYs,
of Youngstown, q. The Young Republicans,
of Philadelphia, contributed a large easel-bear-
ing cross, crown and swords. Mrs. Stanford
sent piece composed OF an anchor and bleed
ing heart bound with satin ribbon. u. S.
Grant Post, of Brooklyn, was represented by
shield Of roses and immortelles, aud the local
Posts of the GAR. displayed as their tribute
an elaborate corps badge and National shields.
Other contributions TO the outside decorations
were n shield and cross from the Christian
Temperance Union, of Chicago; a National
shield, bearing the words Forty Rounds
John A. Logan" from the Logan Invincibles,
Of Baltimore and large cross from the Citi-
zens' Corps. OF Saratoga.
In the interior Of the tomb tho floral decora-
tions seemed 10 be even more prOfuse than
outside. The entire wall was covered
with a back ckground OF roses and daisies bearing
an enormous star OF Jacqueninot roses encir-
eli lar fnfl.
tribute from the Logan Guard Of Honor.
The flag Of the Chevalier Bayard COmmandery
wrapped the casket, which was loaded with
| flowers. A wreath of eyergreens from New
Mexico rested on the center. At the head was
an elaborate floral pillow, while large basket
OF cut flowers at the foot marked the respect of
| the United States Senate. A contribution from
Gen. Logan's Masonic Commandery also occu-
| pied place of honor.
crowd of several hundred people gathered
before the tomb some time before the arrival of
| the procession, aud gazed curiously at the deco
rations and at the sentinels detailed from the
4 3d U. ;. Art, who for five months have unceas-
| ingly marched 10 and fro across the roadway.
| About $50 the procession made its appearance,
headed by the Citizens Corps Of Saratoga.
They formed line opposite the tomb leaving
a place for the GAR. which came next, aud
was represented by about 75 veterans.
Mrs Logan, who had temporarily occupied
| the scntrlcs tent, was given a seat on the left
of the tomb. She was accompanied by Mrs
Tucker, John A. Logan, jr., Manning Logan
and wife and Miss Brady.
Dorng's City Band, Of Troy, played sympa-
| thetically Nearer, Ny God, 10 Thee" and
| Comrade Fred Bracket called the assembly 10
order explaining the nature Of the duty which
called them together. Rev. DIR. J. T. Newman
/ offered an affecting invocation, which was fol-
lowed by poem eulogistic of Gen. Logan, de-
4 Inv VN :;
colored men stepped forward and, taking their
places in front of the tomb, sang Farewell"
with great feeling.
The orator Of the occasion, Thomas II. Mckee,
| delivered an GRAFTON, and at its close the vet
Grams of the GAR. entered the tomb with un-
covered heads, in single file, each dcpOsiting
rose upon the caskct. They We're followed by
! the Citizens Corps, the members Of which bore
daisies in their left hands which they likewise
! placed upon the casket. Music and the bene-
diction closed the services.
DEATH OF MAJ. BEN: PERLEY PooRE.
few days ago Mai. Ben: Perley Poore. the
veteran journalist and Washington correspond
4 ent. was suddenly stricken down at the CaDitol
| by something ia the nature of apoplexy. The
| doctors had little expectation OF his recovery
at any time after, but though living uncon-
| sc!ous most OF the time, he seemed To rally at
| times and his friends were hopeful He died
soon after midnight Saturday night, at his
rooms at the Ebbitt House. lie had been sit
| ting up part Of the day and talking more than
| at any time since he was taken sick He was
Ngfal faala LaNf.. all, u